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EFK 808L

1973 Daimler Sovereign

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,994 mi
Last recorded48,994 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Daimler Sovereign48,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFK 808L
MakeDaimler
ModelSovereign
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,419 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 48,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,295 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,080 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler Sovereign?

Based on 3,476 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
brake binding 76
Headlamp not working on main beam 68
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EFK 808L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Daimler Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 48,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Sovereign fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFK 808L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Daimler Sovereign is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFK 808L registered?

EFK 808L is a 1973 Daimler Sovereign, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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